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Lesslie Family History

Lesslie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leslie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lesslie family from?

You can see how Lesslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesslie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesslie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 39 Lesslie families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lesslie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lesslie families in 1911.
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What did your Lesslie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesslie. 22% of Lesslie men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lesslie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesslie were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Primary Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Lesslie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lesslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesslie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 805 immigration records available for the last name Lesslie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 942 military records available for the last name Lesslie. For the veterans among your Lesslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesslie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lesslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lesslie in 1960 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lesslie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesslie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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